Lets see your set up.

Any pics of you at an event or your day to day spot. I'd like to see what everyones set up looks like. 
 

Nice looking cart you got there...Quite the set up - looks very clean too..How do you cook your dogs ? And what brand do you use ?  Do you serve any specialty dogs ?
 
PS: Have you thought of wearing a chef's hat ever ?  :-)

Schmelly


Nice looking cart you got there...Quite the set up - looks very clean too..How do you cook your dogs ? And what brand do you use ?  Do you serve any specialty dogs ?

PS: Have you thought of wearing a chef's hat ever ?  :-)

No its hot enough here is it is without wearing a chefs hat. maybe a sombrero, thats more my style. So to answer your questions. I use nathans, i currently dont do any specialty dogs. my wife would like to but I like to keep it simple. I model my cart after the in and out burger chain. Keep the menu simple, have the food be high quality and tasty and keep the cart and other equipment spotless. It seems to be working.

Thia was my set up, it has changed a littls since I opened in May. I added a couple more drinks, a chip clip, brown mustard and a hot BBQ sauce. I know this is the hot dog forum but I do sell dogs and sausage.
https://picasaweb.google.com/103200304792624046939/2008_06_23?authkey=Gv1sRgCKy46oKCluP85wE#5611692339451307266
 
I'll try to find the links of the build.
 
Rich

Nice rig...I read your menu..It's making me hungry!

Howdy domromer.
My set up is similar to yours, with the table and cooler.  I usually serve at my daily spot under a 10 x 10, but use the umbrella when I don't have room.  There are several set ups posted on my fb.
 
I also have the same hot dog sign. lol
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gene234/5620383115/
 
https://www.facebook.com/...s/319568515637?sk=info

Gene's Dogs


Howdy domromer.
My set up is similar to yours, with the table and cooler.  I usually serve at my daily spot under a 10 x 10, but use the umbrella when I don't have room.  There are several set ups posted on my fb.

I also have the same hot dog sign. lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gene234/5620383115/

https://www.facebook.com/...s/319568515637?sk=info

 
Looks like a good spot! Is that the chicago hot dogger? I just picked one of those up off craigs list. Does your sink drain very slowly? I'm not sure if that's how they are or maybe there is something I can do about it. 

Tried to figure out how to post a picture in the message but couldn't.
So, here's our facebook page with some pix and info too:
http://www.facebook.com/billypdelicious
(P.S. - feel free to "like" us too, if you are into it!)
 

domromer


Looks like a good spot! Is that the chicago hot dogger? I just picked one of those up off craigs list. Does your sink drain very slowly? I'm not sure if that's how they are or maybe there is something I can do about it. 

Yes, it is a little A.A. Chicago cart.  I have run a wire up the drain hose to clear it.  I get leaves in it.  How do those baked items sell?  I've been considering muffins or small cakes or pies this fall.

Gene's Dogs

domromer


Looks like a good spot! Is that the chicago hot dogger? I just picked one of those up off craigs list. Does your sink drain very slowly? I'm not sure if that's how they are or maybe there is something I can do about it. 

Yes, it is a little A.A. Chicago cart.  I have run a wire up the drain hose to clear it.  I get leaves in it.  How do those baked items sell?  I've been considering muffins or small cakes or pies this fall.

 
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to find a wire coat hanger. Those muffins never sold real well. I ended up eating most of them. 

billyp


Tried to figure out how to post a picture in the message but couldn't.
So, here's our facebook page with some pix and info too:
http://www.facebook.com/billypdelicious
(P.S. - feel free to "like" us too, if you are into it!)

 
That's a good looking rig. Was it a box truck that you customized? 

domromer

billyp


Tried to figure out how to post a picture in the message but couldn't.
So, here's our facebook page with some pix and info too:
http://www.facebook.com/billypdelicious
(P.S. - feel free to "like" us too, if you are into it!)

 


That's a good looking rig. Was it a box truck that you customized? 

Thank you! Yes it's a Ford E350 cutaway with a Utilimaster body. Was formerly a mobile water testing lab, if you can believe that, so walls and ceiling were done with FRP and fully insulated. After  removing some unneeded cabinets, benches and some other miscellaneous stuff, I installed serving window, sinks, steamers and microwave - not too bad. So far, it's working well, but of course have some tweaks in mind. NOw if it would only STOP RAINING here in NJ (see my newest post)
 

It looks fantastic. We don't get the snow and Ice down here but we do get a lot of rain. I'm thinking of getting either a covered trailer or a food truck next year. Both my locations are on the downtown streets with no other cover than what my umbrellas can provide. Money is too tight to be at the mercy of the weather.

domromer


It looks fantastic. We don't get the snow and Ice down here but we do get a lot of rain. I'm thinking of getting either a covered trailer or a food truck next year. Both my locations are on the downtown streets with no other cover than what my umbrellas can provide. Money is too tight to be at the mercy of the weather.

It is definitely nice to be able to operate and stay dry in wet weather. When I can afford it, I will add an awning over the serving window. That would have been great for the customers this past week. Today it was raining so hard I invited customers inside to get out of the rain while I was serving them.

Domromer,
Who's the manufacturer of your cart/ Looks nice!

Nice looking "assistant"....I have three awesome beauties for daughters but none of them are available....Maybe I can get Pam Anderson's 4th cousin twice removed.....:)   

Bashmaster Brots
 
Beloit, Wi

Foodbme


Domromer,
Who's the manufacturer of your cart/ Looks nice!

 
It's the Ventura by Dreammaker

domromer

billyp


Tried to figure out how to post a picture in the message but couldn't.
So, here's our facebook page with some pix and info too:

(P.S. - feel free to "like" us too, if you are into it!)

That's a good looking rig. Was it a box truck that you customized? 

Awesome Rig! I'll bet you passed with flying colors!!!

Bravo Dawgs

domromer

billyp


Tried to figure out how to post a picture in the message but couldn't.
So, here's our facebook page with some pix and info too:

(P.S. - feel free to "like" us too, if you are into it!)

That's a good looking rig. Was it a box truck that you customized? 

Awesome Rig! I'll bet you passed with flying colors!!!

 
Thanks...yeah it passed no problem...wait to you see my other cart...I'm waiting to get my decals then I'll snap some pics. We now have a his and hers carts. 

domromer

Schmelly


Nice looking cart you got there...Quite the set up - looks very clean too..How do you cook your dogs ? And what brand do you use ?  Do you serve any specialty dogs ?

PS: Have you thought of wearing a chef's hat ever ?  :-)

No its hot enough here is it is without wearing a chefs hat. maybe a sombrero, thats more my style. So to answer your questions. I use nathans, i currently dont do any specialty dogs. my wife would like to but I like to keep it simple. I model my cart after the in and out burger chain. Keep the menu simple, have the food be high quality and tasty and keep the cart and other equipment spotless. It seems to be working.

Just wondering how business is going? Still at it? Types of locations you are currently working?

my set up and some pics.
grrrrr, cant add the pics. facebook page... thesuperdogpr
sorry

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I don't see any pics?

Went to yer Facebook page...saw cars but no cart.

Here is a pic of my newest cart and a cool pic of my other cart. 
 

 

this adding of pics is fustrating lol. I like your set up Dom
Dom... this is my Frankenstein "sandwich" a hoggie bun, sliced in 2 Nathan dog, mashpotatoes, chili, chicken, nachocheese, sauerkraut, carmel onions, mustard, ketchup and shoestring chips. $4.00

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labrat girlfriend trying out the Freankenstein lol

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Wow that's a dog! What do you call it? How much do you charge?

Explain the chicken part....

jcheese


Explain the chicken part....

It's a Caribbean thing. Chicken shows up everywhere, especially jerk chicken. Usually shredded.